The Phillies offense came out firing on all cylinders, even Jamie Moyer. They pounded out 17 hits and scored 11 runs to win 11-4. Max Scherzer could not duplicate the early successes he found in his debut relief appearance, taking the loss.
The only Phillies starter without a hit was Pat Burrell, and only Ryan Howard had one hit. Carlos Ruiz and Geoff Jenkins each had three hits, while all others had two hits. Jamie Moyer even threw in his two hits to help out his cause. Eric Bruntlett had three RBI’s and a triple. Shane Victorino did a good job at the top of the lineup setting the table, having two hits and a walk and scoring two runs.
Moyer notched up a solid performance. He went seven innings allowing six hits and giving up just two runs. The crafty veteran southpaw K’d five Diamondbacks in the game and walked none.
Scherzer had no such luck. He lasted just four innings in his first start. He gave up five runs, just two earned. He K’d five in the short outing however. The loss puts him at 0-1 on the year.
Chris Snyder hit his second homer of the year in the game, after struggling early in the season has been hot lately. Justin Upton had two hits and his average is up at .368.
